What firing coach would cost Clemson?
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- Clemson suffered a humiliating 51-10 loss to LSU in Week 1, marking the worst defeat of Coach Dabo Swinney's career and casting doubt on the Tigers' prospects this season.
- Despite entering the season ranked No. 23, Clemson's poor performance raises concerns about their ability to compete against tough opponents like North Carolina, Miami, Virginia Tech, and South Carolina.
- Swinney's contract buyout would cost Clemson $57 million if he is fired without cause on or before December 31, 2026, as outlined in his amended contract.
- Starting January 1, 2027, the buyout would include remaining base salary, supplemental compensation, and royalties, paid in equal installments over the contract's duration, with no obligation for Swinney to mitigate damages.
- Swinney earns $3.5 million annually in royalties plus performance bonuses and supplemental compensation, with detailed financial terms effective from January 1, 2022, through the remainder of his contract.
